KAUNAKAKAI, Moloka'i — Installation ceremonies were held last week for two Friendly Isle postmasters.

Gary Lam, a 28-year postal employee, was appointed Ho'olehua postmaster in December 2004. Lam is responsible for counter retail services and the daily posting of more than 1,500 pieces of mail to 424 post office boxes. He previously served as a window clerk at the Kaunakakai Post Office for eight years.

Cummins "Bo" Mahoe, a 20-year postal employee, was named Kaunakakai postmaster in January 2005. He oversees the delivery of 15,000 pieces of mail daily to more than 2,000 addresses and 1,800 post office boxes.

Mahoe, who served as manager of the Ala Moana Post Office for a year, is active in the Maui Veterans Council and Catholic and community youth groups.